Cameroon Launches Stakeholder Consultations for Diaspora Mobilization Strategy
What happened
The Government of Cameroon, through the Ministry of External Relations, hosted a stakeholder consultation meeting in Yaounde on September 24, 2026. The gathering was held to draft the National Strategy for the Mobilization of the Cameroonian Diaspora (NSMCD) and its accompanying action plan. The initiative aims to establish a framework to mobilize the skills, investments, and professional networks of Cameroonians living abroad to support the country's socio-economic development under the National Development Strategy, SND30.
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Why it matters
The strategy seeks to harness the potential of the diaspora to contribute to Cameroon's national development goals. The successful implementation of the NSMCD could provide a structured avenue for international organizations to align their work with the country's development objectives.
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Who's involved
- CameroonSovereign state leading the initiative to mobilize diaspora skills and investments.
- International Organization for MigrationProviding technical support for the development of the national diaspora mobilization strategy.
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